Sony SLV-R1000 - Manual (Page 5)

Introduction
Using This Manual
This manual is divided into five chapters.
The chapters and their contents are as follows:
Preliminaries
Preparation
Basic Operations
Advanced Operations
Additional Information
(page 2)
(page 6)
(page 29)
(page 48)
(page 62)
If you are using your VCR for the first time, start from the
section “Hookups and Getting Started” (page 6). This
section explains how to hookup, set up, and operate your
VCR so that you can start enjoying it right away.
For information about the VCR's basic operations, such as
Playback (page 29), Recording TV Programs (page 34), or
Timer Recording (page 37), see Basic Operations.
If you are already familiar with the basic operations, see
Advanced Operations.
If you have any problems in operating the VCR, refer to
Troubleshooting. If your VCR is in need of repair, contact
your nearest Sony Service Center facility.
Conventions of this manual
This manual explains operations using the VCR Remote
Commander. However, the buttons on the VCR with the
same name or mark as those on the Remote Commander
function exactly the same as those of the Remote
Commander.
When you are reading through the manual, remember:
• Buttons and switches are shown in uppercase letters.
Example: Press ► PLAY.
• Numbers in the illustrations correspond to numbers in the
text.
• A— indicates signal flow,
• Notes and cautions are enclosed in boxes.
• On-screen displays for the USA model are used to explain
operations requiring on-screen menus.
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following accessories:
• Remote Commander RMT-V129A
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
External antenna connector (1)
75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)
AC power cord (1)
Audio/video connecting cable (3 phono to 3i3hono) (1)
S VIDEO connecting cable (1)
Cable Mouse (Cable Box Controller) (1)
Overview
High-quality picture
The S-VHS system gives you 400 lines of horizontal
resolution, enabling you to obtain a high quality picture.
Features
• VCR Plus-K system
Allows you to quickly and easily preset up to eight TV
programs.
• Cable box control
Allows your VCR to control channel selection on most
cable boxes.
• APC (Adaptive Picture Control) function
Automatically optimizes recording and playback
performance by adjusting the video circuitry for each tape
that you use.
• Auto tracking function
Automatically adjusts the tracking condition for optimum
picture quality.
• Timer recordings of eight programs in a month
Recording of up to eight TV programs can be preset up to
one month in advance.
• DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring
Allows quick access to a desired scene and playback at
various speeds in forward and reverse directions.
• index function
The beginning of a desired scene can be located easily
with the index search function.
• Multi-brand TV control Remote Commander
The Remote Commander can control Sony and other
manufacturer’s TV sets.
• Auto head cleaner
Cleans the video heads each time a cassette is inserted or
ejected.
Editing_____________________________________________
• Flying erase head
Allows clean, concise editing with less noise.
• Input connectors on the front panel
Allows easy connection to a camcorder.
• Insert editing
Allows easy superimposition of pictures and/or sound
onto a prerecorded cassette.
• CONTROL L jack
Control L C connection lets you easily perform tape
editing.
• CONTROLS INPUT jack
Allows remote control of this VCR by other Sony video
equipment with a CONTROL S OUTPUT jack.
On-screen display * •
• DISPLAY
Tape counter, cassette speed, operation mode, and
remaining cassette length can be displayed on the TV
screen.
• TIMER SET/CHECK display
Timer recording settings can be set and checked by
referring to the TV screen.
• ON SCREEN HELP message
The VCR gives a message on screen with a beep tone to
warn that you have attempted an incorrect operation.
VCR Plus -r and PlusCode are trade marks of Gemstar Development Corp.
VCR Plus -t system is manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation
Preliminaries